Description
At Herbert Parkinson, a proud and historic part of the John Lewis Partnership, we are embarking on an exciting transformation journey to secure our long-term success.
Join us as Procurement Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the procurement of raw materials, GNFR and services. Translating customer requirements you will source, evaluate & onboard suppliers, negotiating contracts, and building supply chain resilience to deliver value to the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the execution of end-to-end tenders for raw materials and GNFR (Goods Not For Resale), evaluating and selecting supplier partnerships to secure high-quality, cost-effective inputs, maximising commercial margins
- Assist in the sourcing of third-party services,collaborating with internal stakeholders to define scopes of work, evaluate supplier proposals, and onboard key service partners
- Work closely with the Planning & Logistics function to share knowledge & proactively identify and swiftly mitigate supply chain risk, establishing robust contingency measures to safeguard business continuity & customer experience
- Surface & deliver cost-saving initiatives to reduce expenditure & expand profit margins
- Onboard suppliers - setting terms & conditions, (e.g., payment windows, service level commitments) to ensure the relationship remains sustainable for both parties
- Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and international suppliers, ensuring reliable supply chains
- Ensure all raw materials comply with the relevant legislative & governance standards
- Adhere to company procurement standards while identifying opportunities to leverage group purchasing power and platforms (e.g., Coupa)
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrable experience of working in a procurement role
- Confident in executing tender requests & vendor selection
- Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills
Benefits:
- Expected salary - £41,700 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
- In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £4.75 per hour.
About the Partnership: We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose.